BREAKING: 2024 Aprilia RSV4 Factory, RS 660, Tuono 660 And Tuareg 660 Launched In India

Aprilia has launched the much-awaited 660 trio in India, along with the RSV4 Factory. The Aprilia RSV4 Factory, Aprilia RS 660 and Aprilia Tuono 660 are being relaunched in India, whereas the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is being launched in the country for the first time and is the only adventure bike in the Italian manufacturer’s India lineup. All four bikes are available as Completely Built Units (CBUs). At the launch event, Aprilia India also introduced actor John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

What Is Its Price? Who Are Its Rivals?

The Aprilia RS 660 is priced at Rs 17,74,000, and is available in three colours including Racing Black, Acid Gold, and Tribute. In the middleweight supersport segment, it rivals the Honda CBR650R, Kawasaki Ninja 650, and the upcoming Triumph Daytona 660. Interestingly, for almost a whole lakh rupees less, you can buy the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R which, being a litre-class bike, is MUCH more powerful and more feature-packed.

The Aprilia Tuono 660 is available from Rs 17,44,000, and comes in two colours: Torque Red and Rush Grey. While it competes with the Triumph Trident 660, there are much more powerful options in the sub-1000cc segment – including the Kawasaki Z900, Street Triple 765, and Ducati Monster – all of which are also more affordable than the Tuono 660.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is available in three colours. The Atreides Black and Canyon Sand are priced at Rs 18,85,000 and the Dakar Podium costs Rs 19,16,000. It goes up against the Honda XL750 Transalp, Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE and BMW F 850 GS, and as with the other bikes here, they’re all much more affordable!

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory is available in an Ultra Gold colour and is priced at Rs 31,26,000 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). It competes against the Ducati Panigale V4.

Here is everything you need to know

All three bikes under the 660 range are powered by a 659cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine but are tuned differently to suit their respective natures. The Aprilia RS 660 produces a peak output of 100PS and 67Nm. The Tuono 660 delivers 95.1PS and 67Nm. Whereas the Aprilia Tuareg 660 makes 81PS and 70Nm, and is tuned for better performance off the road.

The RS 660 is mated to a